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AAH #228 - Time Fencing, Crowdsourcing and the Future of Ford Feb 07, 2014

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UP FOR DISCUSSION:
- Will EVs ever catch on in big numbers?
- What are Ford's plans for autonomous vehicles?
- 60 years from now, will Ford still be a car company?
SPECIAL GUEST: Nancy Gioia, Director, Electrical, Connectivity and User Interface - Strategy and Planning, Ford
All that and more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Alisa Priddle, Freep.com; and Lindsay Brooke, SAE

AAH #227 - Watch Out! Bob Lutz is Now a Watchmaker Feb 01, 2014

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UP FOR DISCUSSION:
- Bob Lutz discusses his latest ventures.
- Bob Lutz's thoughts on Ford's aluminum F-150.
SPECIAL GUEST: Bob Lutz, CEO of Lutz Communications, Chairman of VL Automotive, formerly Vice Chairman of GM
All that and more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production; and Todd Lassa, Automobile

AAH #226 - Hey, Lighten Up! Jan 24, 2014

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UP FOR DISCUSSION:
- Truck Strategy: Aluminum vs. Compact.
- What happened to the Green buzz?
- The IIHS Smear Campaign.
All that and more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Henry Payne, The Detroit News; Joe White, The Wall Street Journal; and Tony Swan, KBB and Car and Driver

AAH #225 - 2014 Detroit Auto Show Preview Jan 10, 2014

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UP FOR DISCUSSION:
- Is the U.S. car market really slowing down?
- Why Alan Mulally decided to stay put at Ford.
PLUS:
- Who will steal the headlines at the 2014 Detroit auto show?
All that and more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production; Scott Burgess, Motor Trend; and Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press

AAH #224 - Collecting Cars: Inside the Henry Ford Museum Jan 03, 2014

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UP FOR DISCUSSION:
- Why did John Krafcik abruptly leave Hyundai?
- The Fiat-Chrysler takeover is complete. We'll tell you why the UAW is the big winner.
- Despite prohibitive fuel prices and a lack of incentives, VW's diesels are handily outselling the EV/hybrid competition.
SPECIAL GUEST: Bob Casey, Curator of Transportation (Ret.), The Henry Ford
- We talk to the man John McElroy calls a "walking encyclopedia of automotive knowledge and a true car guy."
All that and more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv and Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production

AAH #223 – Presents and Coal: The Automotive Best and Worst of 2013 Dec 20, 2013

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Who was naughty and who was nice in 2013? It's time for our third-annual Presents and Coal awards. Find out who we liked and who gets lumped.
John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist; Scott Burgess, Motor Trend; and Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production

AAH #222 – Inside GM: the Story You Haven't Heard Dec 13, 2013

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UP FOR DISCUSSION:
- VW of America sacks its president, Jonathan Browning
- NACTOY jurors debate car and truck of the year
- GM pulls Chevy out of Europe, appoints a new CEO, shuts down Holden and a whole lot more
All that and more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist; Matt DeLorenzo, KBB; and Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production

AAH #221 – Lexus Gets Ready for the Lux Car Knife Fight Dec 06, 2013

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UP FOR DISCUSSION:
- The much-hyped, all-new Ford Mustang rolls out on a brand new platform, but is it worth the wait?
- John McElroy drives Chevy's new rear-wheel performance cars back-to-back, including the SS
- The numbers are in, which automakers are thankful for November sales?
SPECIAL GUEST: Jeff Bracken, Group Vice President and General Manager, Lexus Division, Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A.
- What does Lexus make of increasing competition on their luxury turf, from the likes of Mercedes with its sub-$30K CLA?
All that and more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist; Mike Ramsey, Wall Street Journal

AAH #220 – A Tour of the Garage with Bruce Meyer Nov 22, 2013

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UP FOR DISCUSSION:
- Is the Porsche Macan a Crossover Too Far?
- Chevrolet Colorado gets GM back into the midsize pickup market
- Mercedes presents what could be the "most hideous" concept of the LA Auto Show
- Kia's K900 represents a bold attempt to elevate the bargain brand
SPECIAL GUEST: Bruce Meyer, Owner, Beverly Hills Garage
- Among all the hot rods, classic cars, and motorcycles (not to mention a boat) what's the real gem in his collection?
All that and more with John McElroy, Autoline.tv; Jack Nerad, Kelley Blue Book; Matt DeLorenzo, Robb Report

AAH #219 – Luxury Bandwidth Nov 15, 2013

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UP FOR DISCUSSION:
- Which automakers are investing the most in their future?
- Lincoln's MKC shows its face ahead of LA
- The number of driver's licenses under age 20 is falling fast
All that and more with Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist; Gary Vasilash, Automotive Design and Production; Frank Markus, Motor Trend; and Todd Lassa, Automobile

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